Hike on the Stac Pollaidh Trail from Loch Lurgainn

Full route: www.welshmanwalking.co.uk/stac-pollaidh

This short but spectacular Stac Pollaidh circular walk starts from the car park near Loch Lurgainn and climbs anti-clockwise towards the ridge and East Summit before looping back around the mountain on the Stac Pollaidh trail. It may only be around 4.5 miles, but this is a walk that massively over-delivers.

Stac Pollaidh is famous for its jagged sandstone crest, steep gullies and huge views across the wild Assynt landscape. The easier eastern top gives most walkers the classic viewpoint without needing to tackle the exposed scramble to the true western summit, which is much more serious.

Distance: ~Around 4.5 km / 3 miles

Duration: 3-4 hours with stops

Ascent/Descent: Around 500–600 m

Highest point: Stac Pollaidh East Summit / ridge area

Difficulty: Moderate, with steep climbing and some rough ground

Terrain: Pitched path, rocky ridge approach, moorland trail, boggier return sections

Best For: Big views, geology, photography, short mountain days

Navigation: Good path in clear weather, but take map/GPX